Tag: Toys


  • Tariff guide for educational toy sellers for U.S.: Section 122, IEEPA refunds, sourcing options, classification, mitigation paths.

  • HTS chapter 95 toys and games: classification structure, common subheadings, duty rates, and Section 232/301 exposure.

  • EU Digital Markets Act & Digital Services Act: Trade & Compliance Implications Quick Answer The EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) targets anti-competitive practices by large digital platforms, while the Digital Services Act (DSA) establishes content moderation and transparency obligations. Both regulations significantly impact non-EU businesses selling goods in the EU, affecting product liability, customs procedures…

  • Toys industry tariff strategy. HTS Chapter 95, CPSC compliance overlay, Section 301 China toys, Section 122.

  • US Tariff Reduction on India: Reopening Competitive Sourcing and Margin Recovery

    The Tariff De-Escalation The United States has announced a reduction in applied tariff rates on Indian imports, lowering average tariffs from elevated levels to approximately 18%. This move represents a de-escalation of tariff pressures that have constrained Indian-U.S. trade for the past year and signals a strategic recalibration of U.S. trade policy toward India. While…

  • Global Tariff & HS Classification Changes Effective January 1, 2026

    A Country‑by‑Country Intelligence Report by Peacock Tariff Consulting The global trade environment experienced a structural recalibration on January 1, 2026, as multiple jurisdictions implemented new tariff schedules, HS classification updates, import controls, and sector‑specific regulatory frameworks. For North American SMEs, these changes reshape cost structures, compliance obligations, and competitive positioning across key markets. Peacock Tariff…

  • The End of De Minimis: Winners, Losers, and Workarounds (Part 2)

    Author: Maria Pechurina, MA, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting Introduction Last year, over 4 million packages entered the United States under the De Minimis exemption, with a trade value of roughly 1 billion USD.  Just a decade ago, that figure stood at 140 million USD, a staggering increase tied mainly to e-commerce and…

  • As May 2, 2025, unfolds, the global trade landscape remains volatile, shaped by U.S. tariff policies, international retaliatory measures, and shifting economic strategies. President Donald Trump’s administration has quietly reached out to China to initiate tariff negotiations, despite publicly insisting that President Xi Jinping must make the first move. Meanwhile, China has expanded its list…